CVE-2026-21939: High severity Oracle Oracle Database Server SQLcl vulnerability

Published Jan 20, 2026
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Updated

Vulnerability in the SQLcl component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 23.4.0-23.26.0. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where SQLcl executes to compromise SQLcl. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of SQLcl. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Affected Software

2 affected components
Oracle Oracle Database Server SQLcl>=23.4.0<23.26.0
Oracle Database Server>=23.4<=23.26

Event History

Jan 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:56 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-21939?

CVE-2026-21939 is classified as a difficult-to-exploit vulnerability in the SQLcl component of Oracle Database Server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-21939?

To mitigate CVE-2026-21939, update SQLcl to a version beyond 23.26.0 as provided in the vendor's security update.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-21939?

CVE-2026-21939 affects users of Oracle Database Server SQLcl versions 23.4.0 through 23.26.0.

4

What potential impact does CVE-2026-21939 have?

CVE-2026-21939 may allow an unauthenticated attacker with logon access to compromise SQLcl and escalate their privileges.

5

Is user intervention required to exploit CVE-2026-21939?

Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2026-21939 requires human involvement in the attack process.

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